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Double Bill anthology
I have a poem in a new anthology of poems inspired by popular culture, Double Bill, ed. Andy Jackson, pub. Red Squirrel Press. It has poems by a great many different poets, on subjects from Frank Sinatra to Bagpuss - mine, which is called "Oral English", is about Julian & Sandy from Round the Horne and was inspired by an anecdote of Barry Took's about a puzzled letter he once received from a Japanese gentleman who was trying to improve his colloquial English with the aid of The Bona Book of Julian and Sandy. His letter went as follows: Ichigoro Yuchida to Barry Took: "Dear Sir, I am reading with an teacher, The Bona Book of Julian And Sandy. Mainly for the purposes of picking up slangs and very colloquial expressions. My English teacher is well trained in the job, and quite able in every way as a language teacher. Yet he still has some difficulty handling the queer and funny languages, brimming over the pages. I should be more than happy if you would kindly answer the following questions and let me know what they mean in plainer language. One, naff is it, page 25. Two, he's got the polari off hasn't he. Three, but did you manage to drag yourself up on deck, page 27. I am sorry but I can't see what Mister Horne meant. Sincerely yours, Ichigoro Yuchida..." Took replied, with urbane courtesy, and a correspondence ensued.
You can buy Double Bill here or here. And here's the poem:
Ichigoro Yuchida, keen to improve
his colloquial English, puzzles over
a text with his (equally baffled) teacher.
They can't seem to find dolly old eek
in the phrasebook. And why, during a shipwreck,
should Mr Horne laugh when our heroes
drag themselves up on deck? So many queries…
in the end, they think best to seek wisdom
from the writer, which is how they come,
courtesy of Mr Took, to knowledge
of some comic stereotypes, a secret language,
a national habit of wryness, a way of talking
as if one could make a joke of anything,
of code, of hiding from the law, of love.
Tags: anthologies, poetry, publishing
Review of The Magpie Almanack by Simon Williams, pub. Dempsey & Windle 2020
This is a long collection (99 pages) divided into sections by, roughly, theme, eg "People & Animals", and style, as in…
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This is subtitled "Stories of a Birmingham Boy" and is indeed basically memoir, but in the form of mostly bite-sized reminiscences.…
List of 2020 Reviews
2020 was not a normal year, at least, not after March. A lot of friends and ex-students of mine who published books lost the publicity of launches…

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Exhibit 2-23: 2010 Surveys Find Two-Thirds of Public Is "Angry" at the Media
A pair of Rasmussen Reports surveys in the spring of 2010 confirmed the public's low estimation of the media's fairness and ethics, with majorities saying that: most campaign reporters "try to help" their preferred candidate; media bias is "a bigger problem" than big campaign contributions; and thinking that reporters "would hide" information if they thought it would hurt a candidate they wanted to win. By a nearly 3-to-1 margin, voters also said they thought the media were trying to help President Obama pass his liberal agenda.
The first survey, released April 6, 2010, found that "fifty-five percent (55%) of U.S. voters continue to think that media bias is a bigger problem in politics today than big campaign contributions, identical to the finding in August 2008," Rasmussen reported.
Suggesting that most voters perceive a liberal bias, Rasmussen determined "68% of Republicans and 62% of unaffiliated voters say media bias is the bigger problem in politics, a view shared by just 37% of Democrats. The plurality (46%) of Democrats says campaign contributions are a bigger problem."
A second survey, released June 15, 2010, found that "68% say most reporters when covering a political campaign try to help the candidate they want to win," vs. 23% who think most reporters "try to offer unbiased coverage."
Rasmussen also found: "54% of voters think most reporters would hide any information they uncovered that might hurt a candidate they wanted to win, up seven points from November 2008."
Nearly half of Americans, 48%, "think most reporters when they write or talk about President Obama are trying to help the President pass his agenda. Only 18% think most reporters are trying to block the President from passing his agenda."
"Sixty-six percent (66%) of U.S. voters describe themselves as at least somewhat angry at the media, including 33% who are very angry."
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Next: Exhibit 2-24: Gallup Finds Most Distrust the Media; Public's Confidence Low (2011)
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Hartley (S.E. Hartley Granite Wash '6669') Fortay, Inc., #3012 Dreams of Oil, 1965' from North & 1394' from West line, Sec. 12,1,WMCO, PD 7000'.
Hemphill (Begert 10200) Laredo Petroleum, Inc., #2 Washita River '2', 384' from North & 2316' from East line, Sec. 2,A-1,H&GN, PD 13975'.
Hutchinson (Panhandle) Linn Operating, Inc., #16 Spurlock, 4290' from South & 6072' from West line, G. Martinez Survey, PD 3850'.
Lispcomb (Wildcat & Perry Marmaton) Mewbourne Oil Co., #9H Peery, 290' from South & 2310' from West line, Sec. 732,43,H&TC, PD 8500'.
Moore (Panhandle Hutchinson Co.) Linn Operating, Inc., #17 Spurlock, 5245' from South & 4172' from West line, G. Martinez Survey, PD 3850'.
Sherman (Texas-Hugoton) J.W. Resources, Inc., #2 Averie, 1350' from North & 1320' from East line, Sec. 154, 1-C,GH&H, PD 32000'.
Wheeler (Wildcat & Mills Ranch Granite Wash Cons.) Sanguine Gas Exploration, L.L.C., #502 Lister, 1980' from North & 750' from East line, Sec. 2,-,BBB&C, PD 12000'.
Hemphill (N.W. Mendota Granite Wash) Unit Petroleum Co., 37 Vollmert 'C', Sec. 195,C,G&MMB&A, spud 12-16-09, drlg. compl 2-26-10, tested 6-25-10, TD 10430', PBTD 10358'.


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First COVID shots administered in Hamilton
What if we de-funded police?
Approximately 30 employees from various long-term care homes from across the city were the first people in Hamilton to receive doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics are managed by Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Primary Care Physicians and Hamilton Paramedic Services alongside Hamilton Public Health Services.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination clinic hosted the following long-term care homes: Parkview Nursing Centre, The Wellington Nursing Home, St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke, Hamilton Continuing Care and Baywoods Place.
The clinic will run for several days, and is currently open for long-term care employees only, it is not open to the general public, as per the prioritization framework developed by the Provincial Government. Those identified to receive the first doses of the vaccine have been contacted with appointment times and will continue to be scheduled based on availability.
First three people in line waiting at the screening booth.Left background -Lisa Hiscott –Home administratorLeft foreground -Laura Melo –Director of CareCentre background -Merdina Nangle-Palmer, PSW, Chief Steward
We need to work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, to reserve healthcare and hospital capacity and to protect vulnerable settings like long-term care homes.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination in Hamilton at www.hamilton.ca/COVIDvaccines.
• It is vital that members of the public ensure that public health measures still be practiced until it is safe and said to be safe by the health professionals in all levels of government.
• Vaccination roll-out will be based on the prioritization framework as determined by Provincial guidelines.
• It is expected that vaccines will become available for more people in the winter and spring of 2021. It is expected that by end of 2021 everyone who wants a vaccine will be offered a vaccine free of cost.
• Working groups from across Hamilton's health sector continue to work to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are distributed effectively and equitably once they arrive locally. Teams are focused on implementing the provincial framework to ensure prioritization of key populations is met and that the logistics around local storage and distribution of vaccine supply are ready to be operationalized.
"Today marks an important step in our efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful to all of the partners who mobilized quickly to activate the vaccine clinic including Hamilton Public Health, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton Family Health Team, McMaster Family Health Team, primary care physicians, Hamilton Paramedic Services and the team at Hamilton Health Sciences." – Bruce Squires, President, McMaster Children's Hospital and VP, Women's and Children's Health, HHS & Co-Chair of the HCRT Vaccine Logistics Planning
"I want to thank the long-term care homes for their flexibility and willingness to participate in today's COVID-19 vaccination clinic, we look forward to working with all of our partners to facilitate more clinics in the coming days, weeks and months ahead. I want to remind all residents, even those who have received the vaccine, that it is vital that all public health measures continue to be followed until it is determined safe to stop. Limit gatherings only to those within your household, maintain a physical distance from others, wash your hands frequently, wear a mask, stay home, and if you are feeling unwell, get tested. " Michelle Baird, Director, Hamilton Public Health Services and Co-Chair of the HCRT Health Promotion and Immunization Working Group and Logistics Planning
Hamilton Public Health resources strained to the limit in COVID second wave
COVID outbreak at HHS Satellite Health Facility, General
Hamilton Health Sciences is reporting two new outbreaks at its hospitals.
New Year's Resolution: Sleep Well
Update on the COVID-19 outbreaks at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)
HHS will take over operation of Grace Villa


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Rules of Practice and Procedure Before the Public Service Commission of West ...
Oleh West Virginia. Public Service Commission
days after final hearing, or in case the evidence shall be transcribed, within twenty days thereafter, within which to file briefs with the Commission, and opposing counsel ten days after receiving brief of complainant to answer, and the complainant shall have five days additional time for reply. At least fifteen copies of all printed and at least five copies of typewritten briefs shall be filed with the Secretary for the use of the Commission and shall be accompanied by a statement that a copy or copies of same have been filed with the adverse party. In each case a copy thereof shall be furnished the adverse party or parties or their attorney at the time said briefs are filed.
Rule 14.
Applications for
re-hearing—Must
state what
Application for re-hearing must be made by petition within thirty days after final decision and order; said petition to state specifically the grounds upon which the application is based. If such application be to reopen the case for further evidence, the nature and relevancy of such evidence must be briefly stated and the evidence must not be merely cumulative. If the application be for a rehearing, the petition must specifically state the findings of fact and conclusions of law claimed to be erroneous, with a brief statement of the grounds of arror; and when any decision, or order of the Commission is sought to be suspended, modified or revoked on account of facts and circumstances arising subsequent to the hearing, or of consequence resulting from compliance with such decision or order, which are claimed to justify the reconsideration of the case, the facts and circumstances relied upon by the applicant must be fully set forth. Such petitions must be sworn to and a copy thereof, with notice of the time and place when the application will be made, must be served upon the adverse party at least 'en days before the time named in such notice.
Application for Where an application to change rates has been made and change of rates not final order entered thereon the Commission will not conto be made within sider an application to again change such rates within six six months from last months from the time such final order was entered. final order
Clerical mistakescorrection of
Clerical mistakes in orders or judgments, or errors arising from any accidental omission, may be corrected by order of the Commission, or upon motion or petition, of any party affected, without the form or expense of a rehearing.
Before any hydro-eoectric or water power corporation Approval of plans shall proceed to construct a dam across any of the rivers or and specifications streams of this state, or to condemn lands for water power
purposes, such corporation shall make application to the Commission, upon publication of notice as required by Section 17 of Chapter 54 B of the Code of West Virginia of 1918, and shall obtain the approval of the Commission for said proposed dam, and the hearing upon all such applications shall be held at its offices in the City of Charleston, unless otherwise ordered. All applications shall be type
written or printed and filed in triplicate. Dams
Leave to file objections to such application shall be Objections to appli- granted to any person interested, within such reasonablecations to construct time as the Commission may prescribe; and all the re
quirements of said chapter shall be strictly complied with
by such applicant. Dams
Upon receipt by the Commission of an application from Notice of time and a corporation to construct dams and condemn lands, an place of hearing on order will be entered fixing the time and place for hearing application to upon said application, and requiring that a copy of said orconstruct
der together with such other information in regard to said application as may be deemed advisable, be published and posted in such newspapers and places as may be directed by the Commission, and as required by law.
Applications to change rates or discontinue service
Every public service utility desiring to change its rates, tolls, charges or classifications, or discontinue service, shall file its application on the form prescribed by the Commission, and hereinafter set forth. (Form No. 3, for change of Service, Form No. 4 for Rates). Three copies of such application must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission.
Application to change rates or discontinue service -Procedure after filing
Upon receipt of the application, an order will be entered fixing the time and place of hearing on said application, and directing the applicant, unless otherwise ordered, to publish a copy of such order once each week for four successive weeks in two newspapers of opposite politics and of general circulation, if such there be, in the counties affected by the proposed change in rates; and further directing the applicant to notify each consumer or subscriber of the proposed change in rates at least fifteen days prior to the date of hearing, on a form of notice prescribed by the Commission. The applicant is required (as set out in the order) to furnish the Secretary of the Commission with the publishers' affidavit of the publication of the order.
Notice to parties
The process of notice, with copy of complaint attached, or subpoena to require the defendant to appear and answer the complaint, or to make reparation, shall be the proper process in the first instance; and if not served other notices or subpoenas may be issued from time to time, and obedience to such process may be compelled as provided by law.
Witnesses and
subpoenas-
Application for,
to be made to
What application
for subpoena duces
tecum. must set
Subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses from any place in the State of West Virginia, at any designated place of hearing before the Commission, or a member thereof, for the purpose of taking testimony of such witness, will be issued upon the application of either party, by the Secretary or any member of the Commission. Subpoena for the production of books, papers or documents will also be issued by the Secretary or any member of the Commission upon application in writing, or by the Commission upon its own motion. Such application must be verified by affidavit and set forth in a general way the books, papers or documents desired to be produced, and that the applicant believes they will be of service in the determination of the merits of the case.
Witness fees and costs
Witness fees necessary and incident to hearing before the Commission shall be paid by the party at whose instance the witness is summoned. No witness fees will be allowed except on subpoena. In all cases the fee allowed will be the same as those allowed by the circuit courts of this state.
Service of subpoenas for witnesses
All subpoenas for parties or witnesses, and all notices, shall be served by deliveing a copy thereof personallı to the party to be served, or in the manner prescribed by law for service of like processes issuing out of the circuit courts of this state; but notices may also be served by registered mail in those cases where this manner of service is expressly permitted by the statutes or by these rules.
Depositions in cases The testimony of any witness may be taken by depositmust be taken as in ion, at the instance of a party, in any proceeding or investicivil cases in courts gation at any time after the same is at issue by the consent of record
of the Commission. The Commission may of its own
motion, also order testimony to be taken by deposition in any proceeding or investigation pending before it, at any stage of such proceeding or investigation. Such depositions shall be taken in the manner prescribed by the laws of West Virginia for taking depositions in civil cases in courts of record.
Depositions-Notice for taking
Reasonable notice for the taking of depositions shall be given to the adverse party.
Depositionsin proceedings instituted by Commission on its own motion
In any proceeding instituted by the Commission on its own motion, reasonable notice to take depositions on behalf of the defendant utility must be given to the Secretary or a member of the Commission, or such person as may have been previously designated by the Commission to be served with such notice, and the time and place for the taking of such depositions must be agreed to by the Commission or its officer designated for that purpose.
Stenographers-
Appointment of
When deemed necessary by the Commission, a stenographer may be appointed who shall take down the testimony in shorthand and, if required, transcribe the same, such stenographer having been first duly sworn according to law. His fee in each case shall be fixed by the Commission and in its discretion taxed as a part of the cost of the proceeding.
Withdrawal of original papers
No pleading or other original papers in any case shall be withdrawn from the files of the case in the Secretary's office, except upon special order of the Commission, or a member of the Commission permitting such withdrawal; but certified copies of all such papers may be obtained by any person interested upon payment to the Secretary of the fees fixed by statute to be paid to a clerk of the Circuit Court for like service.
Notice of orders entered without knowledge of party complained against
When an order is made in the office of the Secretary, or by any member of the Commission, without prior notice to, or in the absence of the party complained against, the Secretary shall, unless otherwise directed by the Commission or a member thereof, forthwith send a copy of such order by mail to such party, or his attorney of record.
Hearings on motion
Contested motions and complaints which require ten days notice before hearing, shall be heard and disposed of at any date fixed by the Commission, but any member of the Commission may, at any time and place, and on such notice, if any, as he may consider reasonable, or without notice in his discretion, make and direct all interlocutory orders, rulings and proceedings for the advancement, conduct and hearing of any case, proceeding or investigation.
Calendar for the general session
Prior to the monthly General Session of the Commission, the Secretary shall make up a complete calendar of all contested motions and of all cases upon complaints which have come to issue and are ready for hearing, and shall set down every such motion and case for hearing at the next General Session of the Commission on a certain day, and shall forthwith give notice by mail to both complainant and defendant, or their respective attorneys of record, of the day and hour set for such hearings.
Calling cases on CalendarOrder of
At such General Sessions of the Commission the matters so set on such calendar shall be called for hearing in their order and on the day set therefor, unless continued for cause or otherwise disposed of.
Calling cases on Calendar-Oral arguments upon.
Oral argument may be allowed to the attorneys of the respective parties in the discretion of the Commission.
Rules of practice in state courts—when applicable
When any doubt or question shall arise as to a rule of 1
pleading and practice, or for the taking of evidence, not. expresslly provided for in these rules or in Chapter 15-0 of the Code of West Virginia of 1918, creating and granting powers to the Public Service Commission, the Commission will follow the rules and practice of the circuit courts, and of the Supreme Court of Appeals of this state on the chancery side thereof, as far as such rules can be reasonably and justly made applicable to the applications, investigations, complaints, motions and cases pending before the Commission.
Final orders and reports of decisions
In all contested cases when the Commission shall enter its final order of judgment, it will, when deemed necessary, prepare a concise written opinion, which shall set forth a


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import com.ctrip.xpipe.api.endpoint.Endpoint;
import com.ctrip.xpipe.redis.core.meta.KeeperState;
import com.ctrip.xpipe.redis.core.protocal.error.NoMasterlinkRedisError;
import com.ctrip.xpipe.redis.keeper.RedisClient;
import com.ctrip.xpipe.redis.keeper.RedisKeeperServer;
import com.ctrip.xpipe.redis.keeper.RedisKeeperServer.PROMOTION_STATE;

import java.io.IOException;

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Buddy struts his stuff to be in the frame for national title
Buddy with owner Jackie Toner.
A KILLARNEY pooch is in the frame to be crowned with a prestigious national award. Buddy has won the title Munster finalist in the Face of Brandy 2016.
Should he win, the super-cute Jack Russell cross breed will see his portrait on thousands of dog food packs across Ireland as part of a competition run by leading dog food brand Brandy.
Family dog Buddy from Killarney was chosen from hundreds of entries to represent Munster in the grand final and will now face stiff competition from the champion dogs of Ulster, Leinster and Connaught in a bid to be named Face of Brandy 2016.
The overall winner will star on selected packs of Brandy Dog Food for three months with all four finalists winning a dedicated photo-shoot with their prize pet, a printed photo in presentation box and, of course, a supply of Brandy Dog Food.
Owner Jackie Toner says that Buddy is now a bone-a-fido member of the family which also consists of daughters Margaret, Fiona, Shannon and Grainne, and two more dogs, Sam and Lucy.
"We're so proud that Buddy has been chosen as the top dog in Munster and we're keeping our fingers - and paws - crossed that he wins the overall title," said Jackie. "He loves the kids, even if they can be a little rough with him sometimes. When he was just six weeks old, they were playing with him in their arms and dropped him, and he twisted his paw – but he hasn't let that get the better of him and he does everything that an able bodied dog would do.
"Buddy is a very placid, friendly dog and he really is one of the family. He gets loads of kisses and cuddles and he makes us very happy. We really wouldn't be without him," added Jackie.
Above: Buddy with owner Jackie Toner.
Muckross to host John B Keane's The Successful TD
Heights Hotel Killarney has the recipe for success


The New National Party's choices of general election candidates in almost half of the seats that are being contested is causing ripples among politicians and members, WIC News understands.
After the debacle involving Terry Forrester – who sources have described as simply the first of many hoping to speak out – there are rumours of "confusion" among NNP members and a trend emerging of discontent.
Among the issues being spoken about on the ground is how long Keith Mitchell – who has been PM since 2013 and also from 1995 to 2008 – will cling to power, and what plans are in place for a post-Mitchell NNP.
Nazim Burke, leader of the National Democratic Congress and de facto opposition in Grenada, said that it was "significant" that after 28 years at the head of his party Mitchell says he is unable to find a successor.
Long-standing member of the NNP, Terry Forrester, broke ranks earlier this month and complained of mistreatment by his party leader.
Forrester spoke publicly after being overlooked as a possible election candidate for the St George South constituency on multiple occasions, with Health Minister Nickolas Steele chosen for the next vote, as well as being turned down when he asked to serve in the Senate.
He said that "he kept smiling and pretending everything was fine" despite not being given any reasons for "being continually turned down".
"The appointment of Steele is unconstitutional by the party's constitution. Steele was selected and not elected," he said, adding that he had written to the Chairman of the party (Gregory Bowen) requesting that there be a process of campaigning and voting for those keen to be appointed caretaker.
Forrester was also unable to get his diplomatic passport back – which he says he wanted to ease travel for his wife, who was fighting cancer. She died last year.
And although Forrester has apologised for apparent disloyalty to Mitchell, despite also accusing the prime minister of spreading lies, he will be running as an independent in the constituency.
Carriacou's veteran MP Elvin Nimrod, who is also deputy prime minister, is believed to have come under pressure from those in the party to retire, and the election method to find his replacement appears to echo Forrester's criticisms.
WIC News understands that an internal poll placed lawyer Kindra Maturine-Stewart in last place behind two others, yet she was confirmed as caretaker in June.
And aside from splitting the constituency vote between Maturine-Stewart and initial front-runner Nolan Cox, the effects of the party's decision appear to have spread to other potential candidates.
One insider said at least one high-profile figures may not run because of the treatment of Nimrod.
Many believe that the manoeuvring by Mitchell is down to issues regarding the 70-year-old's future successor, who is said to be fearful of losing power.
One controversial choice is Peter David, the former General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, who is now a member of the NNP and seen as close to Keith Mitchell.
David is down to contest the St George seat at the next election but it's unclear how the 'old guard' of the party would feel about the former NDC man taking over.
WIC News has reached out to the prime minister's office to add their comment to the story but have received no replies to multiple emails.
NDC leader Nazim Burke has commended Forrester for coming forward and speaking his mind, telling WIC News that he sees a pattern of unhappiness with the NNP.
"His statements were very profound. Very telling in many respects, and presented in a most credible and honest manner. His observations have very far reaching implications for our democracy, our system of governance and our country," Burke said.
"Above all, he painted a picture of Dr Mitchell, our prime minister as ungrateful, spiteful, callous, abusive, vindictive, dictatorial, and prone to telling blatant lies.
"He pointed (out) that it was actually getting worse as Dr Mitchell got older, and these are statements coming from a man who knew him very intimately. They have been working together, very closely, for the last 33 years.


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This woman was at a black lives matter protest. She can be seeing in various clips appearing to harass the attendees. I can't say for sure, but that's what it appears like. In the following tweets, Fox News provides a bit more context.
I guess she was upset that they were blocking traffic and trains. So at one point she goes over to a black woman and snatches a sign out of her hand, the woman then unleashes a barrage of punches on the white lady's face. The white lady then stumbles away crying while a police officer tries in vain to calm and console her.
I've always maintained that I don't encourage violence. Also note that the law doesn't treat everyone equally when it comes to throwing hands. I don't know if snatching and destroying her property is grounds for self defense or this kind of assault? Legally speaking that is, we all know the streets rules are different, but I'm talking strictly from a legal standpoint.
Whether or not I agree with violence, I think it is safe to say that the black community is getting tired of the nonsense that white people have long gotten away with. We are starting to see more and more that they are getting what they deserve. (Not saying she deserved this as I'm not clear on all the details.) Particularly those who call police on black people who are just minding their own business and existing.
This particular case was a bit more confrontational in nature, and I'm not sure why the white lady snatched her sign. But I think that at the end of the day, they both need to keep their hands to themselves. I mean, do what you gotta do out there, but remember who the law favors, and how they treat people like us when we do something like this.


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Q: Twilio Video in ReactJS - how do I access the room object after the initial setup? My app is built in reactjs. There are a lot of "how tos" for the twilio video javascript sdk, but very little for people who are building in reactjs.
My problem is this: I have successfully implemented the construction and subscription of my users to a room. This is the process:

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*User 1 lands on user 2's profile, and decides to call. He presses the "call" button.

*The server creates a call in the database, contacts Twilio with his info, and returns a twilio token to him.

*He then connects to the room, publishes his local audio and video track to it, and waits the invitee

*User 2's browser is informed of the call through a push notification from firebase messaging. He is sent a Twilio token from the server in that message, as well as information about the call and the room. His browser pulls up the "incoming call" page.

*Assuming he answers, he begins publishing his own local audio and video tracks, and connects to the room.

*The video and audio tracks of the other participant are attached to a couple react refs pointing to specific divs on the dom.
The video call is now progressing.
All this works well. However, my question is how do I access the actual room object at this point? Specifically, I want to mute the audio and video tracks based on input from the user. There are enable and disable methods in the Twilio library, but how to get to the tracks? The room creation and set up templates I have found online, which work, do not produce an object which can be modified, after the initial set up. All I get from let room = Video.connect... is a promise. If I use the Video.connect method AGAIN, it seems overkill - why contact Twilio again with my token when I already have a room in progress - and doesn't seem to work when I try.
Any help would be appreciated!

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The Official Closing Party for the 11th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival is Trucks on the Beach hosted by Andrew Zimmern takes place on Sunday February 26th from 6:30PM – 9:30PM. Big Gay Ice Cream from New York and C&S Brisket Bus from Orlando will be joining 18 of South Florida's finest food trucks. The event takes place under the iconic white tent behind the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Yes, there will 20 Food Trucks on the sand in South Beach! Tickets are SOLD OUT but the $95 ticket includes entrance to the event as well as food and drink (soft drinks, wine and/or cocktails).


The comments, and the project, are seen as a not-so-subtle bid by Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to appropriate an independence-era hero associated with Congress, a party largely run by the Nehru-Gandhi family. Members of the family have ruled India for more than half the 66 years since it became an independent nation.
Mr Nehru, his daughter, Indira Gandhi, and grandson, Rajiv Gandhi, were all prime ministers. Rajiv's widow, Sonia Gandhi, is the current leader of the Congress and Rahul, her son, is leading the party's campaign to take on Mr Modi at the elections.
Opinion polls say Mr Modi is more popular than the Gandhi scion, and he is favoured by India's business titans for pro-investment policies and fast economic growth in Gujarat.
However, the 20.63 billion rupee (€245 million) 182-metre iron and bronze statue has been widely criticised as being unnecessary in a nation where one-third of the 1.2 billion people live in poverty. It is to be financed by the Gujarat government and public donations.
Eoin Treacy's view India's next general election doesn't need to be held until next year but competition continues to heat up. From a markets perspective, we have expressed a preference for Narendra Modi's prospects because his record for fostering economic growth in his home state of Gujarat is so impressive.
However, committing approximately $300million US Dollars to building a statue in an effort to garner support and rehabilitate the image of one of the country's founding fathers appears to display a petty characteristic which is undesirable in a leader. It is to be hoped that if he wins the election, his commitment to fostering economic growth and controlling inflation will come before trivial pet projects.
The Nifty Index is testing its 2007 and 2011 highs below 6400, having rebounded impressively from the August low. This rally has coincided with a greater effort by the central bank to temper inflation. The concurrent strengthening of the Rupee has made India more attractive for foreign investors. The Bombay Banks Index led on the downside and continues to rebound from the August lows. While somewhat overbought in the short term, a sustained move below 11,000 would be required to check medium-term potential for additional upside.


B Squared Media has been named Sprout Partner's 2017 Partner of the Year for being "an exemplary partner and representative of a successful social media agency."
The agency's work with the United States Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association (USACFA) – a non-profit dedicated to supporting adults living with cystic fibrosis (CF) – was cited as one of the reasons they were chosen. As part of a three-month initiative to help USACFA raise funds for their first-ever #GivingTuesday campaign, B Squared Media helped them raise over $30,000 in only a few short weeks.
Sprout Social, a leading social media management platform, had plenty of worthy partners to choose from but ultimately landed on B Squared Media because "their CF Roundtable case study - coupled with their commitment to growing their agency, healthy client social media usage stats, active participation in #SproutPartner initiatives, and successful social media campaigns executed against a variety of client objectives – made them an exemplary partner."
Jeanine Handley, President of USACFA, remarked that B Squared Media "was instrumental in helping us successfully fundraise for our #GivingTuesday campaign."
"To have our agency be recognized for a cause that's close to my heart is incredibly fulfilling," said Brooke B. Sellas, Founder & CEO of B Squared Media, who also has a sibling and a co-worker living with CF.
This award from Sprout Social is the latest honor for B Squared, a done-for-you social media management & advertising agency, currently serving clients across North America.
"B Squared Media was instrumental in helping us successfully fundraise for our #GivingTuesday campaign."


A really small step in the grand scheme of things but once again an amazing achievement for Mini.We have a local indoor soft play centre that we frequent often-usually in the mornings when it is something akin to calm and not completely overrun by hyperactive,screaming kiddies.
There is a small area for the littlest ones and Mini has been enjoying this for nearly two years now.It includes a tiny obstacle course and slide. She absolutely loves slides,like most toddlers I imagine and has no fear of them. There has been a literal bump in the road of her getting to her prized destination,however, in the form of a big yellow "speed bump" that has been preventing her from gaining access to the slide by herself. In fairness I her,it's nearly as tall as her and about for times as wide but yesterday at a little friends 1st birthday party,Mini overcame her speed bump with her trademark determined gusto.
I was cheering her in like a bit of a lunatic as I know she's been working so hard to get this right herself and afterwards she was suitably delighted with herself. She loves to be as independent as possible and this will have done her confidence a world of good and now she's off to conquer the "big kids" area!
This week I'm linking up with Magic Moments hosted by the lovely @oliversmadhouse and Small Steps Amazing Achievements hosted by the equally lovely @ethansescapades to celebrate this magic achievement by Mini.
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Clever girl! Does this mean she can go it alone in the soft play now?
That's brilliant! Go Mini! Love your new blog look – that header is FAB!
I know what you mean!Our babies growing up!
Well done Mini! The blog header is amazing, love it!
awww well done Mini!! what a super achievement .. and that grin says it all!
That's fantastic, soft plays can be so much fun but at the same time I think they can be a testing place for children. Well done Mini!


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2012 October 29 - 12:00 am
TRACKING TRENDS : Community College Enrollment Dip Sparks Concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Slowing enrollment at Ivy Tech and other community colleges across the nation is fueling worries that efforts to increase the number of adults with college degrees will falter at a time when the economy and businesses most need a skilled workforce.
According to the American Association of Community Colleges, many community colleges nationwide are seeing enrollment declines of 3 percent to 5 percent. That's a troubling sign for those who have been trying to increase the percentage of adults with postsecondary degrees by boosting enrollment at community colleges.
"Community colleges have always been the most affordable option for college, and if people in this recession have reached the point where they can't even afford community college, it should be worrisome for the nation," said Norma Kent, the association's senior vice president of communications. "Employers are already saying, 'I can't find the workers that I need.'"
The decline stems in part from a drop in the number of high school graduates. That number peaked nationally in 2009 at more than 3.3 million but has fallen since then. At the same time, the flood of adults returning to school between 2009 and 2011 because of the recession has begun to ebb at many schools.
But a bigger problem for all colleges is that their costs have soared. Nearly every public college in Indiana has seen tuition and fees more than double since 2000. Ivy Tech's tuition and fees are up 74 percent since 2000.
"Higher education has priced itself out of the market," Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder told the Indianapolis Business Journal.
Teresa Lubbers, Indiana's commissioner of higher education, said the rising tuition rates have put Indiana on a path "that's not sustainable." State leaders have urged public colleges and universities to limit their tuition increases, and now parents and students are exerting a similar pressure, she said.
"Increasing numbers of students and families are making decisions based on value. This is especially true for the middle class," Lubbers said. "They're making decisions more based on cost than they have in the past."
Ivy Tech's enrollment is down 5 percent from last year's level, but it could have been worse. The school launched a $1 million marketing campaign stressing the school's affordability after applications in June fell 15 percent below the same time last year.
Snyder and his staff at Ivy Tech touted the school's costs during the campaign that featured the slogan "Graduate in the Green, Not in the Red." The ads compared Ivy Tech's average annual tuition of $3,334 per student with the more than $12,000 it claimed students pay at an average college.
Snyder is quick to note that students can cut the cost of a bachelor's degree by starting at Ivy Tech for two years, then transferring to a satellite campus of one of the state's major universities to complete their degree.
That plan would cost an average of $19,500 in tuition and fees over four years, compared with an average of $38,000 for four years at the main campuses of Purdue University and Indiana University, he says.
Ivy Tech student Elisa Muir is eager to see those savings.
Muir, 41, decided to pursue a nursing degree after losing her job at health insurer Aetna Inc. She hopes to earn an associate degree from Ivy Tech, then get her bachelor's degree at the Indiana University School of Nursing.
"I did seriously consider IU, and then also Indiana Wesleyan," Muir said. "But some of the things you have to do or classes you have to take, it would have cost me more. Also, it took me a little longer to complete. Ivy Tech, it's affordable, but you can also see the light at the end of the tunnel."
Also in Tracking Trends
Walmart Offers Employees New Perk: Affordable Degrees
Expert Says Older Adults Offer More Skills to Labor Force
Iowa Steps Up Efforts To Produce More Nurses
Kansas City Leaders Grappling With Troubling Trend: Brain Drain
Texas Aims To Aid Unprepared Students
Mass. Schools, Employers Try To Lure Students to Manufacturing
Wyoming's Wind Is In Demand, But Does It Have the Workforce?
Homelessness a Growing Concern on Campuses
Miss. Pushes Former Students To Complete College Degrees
Boston Announces Tuition-Free College Pilot Program


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NZXT H1 V2 ITX Case Review
Conclusion and Video - NZXT has fixed the H1
Published: 8th February 2022 | Source: NZXT | Price: | Author: Mark Campbell
NZXT's original H1 chassis was a flawed product, and while NZXT did address the case's issues, time had marched on and the needs of their customers changed. NZXT didn't just need a "fixed" H1 chassis, they needed an upgraded one.
With the H1 V2, NZXT has kept the design intent of their original H1 chassis intact while delivering users improved cooling performance, support for larger graphics cards, and support for higher wattage systems. Beyond that, NZXT has launched this case with a new PCIe riser cable design from a new manufacturers that delivers PCIe 4.0 speeds. What's not to like?
When designing the the H1 V2, NZXT has seemingly done everything possible to make the PC building process an easy one. The PSU and CPU liquid cooler are pre-installed, and their cable and hose lengths are designed specifically for this enclosure. Most of this case's cable management is already done for you, making it almost too easy to install hardware within this enclosure. Out only quibble is that installing motherboard screws can be tricky when using short screwdrivers with thick handles, but the same can be said for a lot of ITX cases of this type. That said, this shouldn't be considered as a major problem, assuming you are careful to install your screws correctly.
Thermally, NZXT's new H1 V2 chassis is listed as offering CPU and GPU thermals that are lower than NZXT's original H1. With an Nvidia RTX 2080 and an Intel i9-12900K in Prime 95 and FurMark, NZXT listed their H1 V2 chassis as being around 1.5 degrees cooler on the CPU side and 3.6 degrees cooler on the GPU side on average after being thermally loaded for approximately an hour. Sadly, this is NZXT's testing, not ours, as we do not have access to NZXT's original H1 chassis.
Like all ITX cases, fitting tonnes of hardware into a tiny box will result in thermal challenges. That said, the H1 V2 has proven that small design tweaks can have a huge impact. That said, we expect H1 V2 users to be reasonable when it comes to this case's cooling expectations. We were using this case with an i5-12600K CPU and a RTX 3070 graphics card without running into any thermal issues. Higher-end hardware is supported, though we expect users of NZXT's H1 V2 to select graphics cards that can make the most of this case's airflow design. NZXT's H1 V2 features no intake fans, which means that your graphics card's heatsink fans will need to do some heavy lifting. Thankfully, NZXT's new H1 V2 supports GPUs that are up to 58mm thick and 324mm long, which is large enough to fit Nvidia's colossal RTX 3090 Founders Edition.
Aesthetically, NZXT's new H1 V2 looks very similar to its original counterpart. It ships with white or Black colour options, it has a monolithic aesthetic and a large tempered glass side panel on one of its side. In some regards, it looks like an Xbox Series X, allowing this PC case to look great in an office, living room, or any other modern space. Sadly, while the tempered glass side panel looks good, the compact nature of this case makes looking inside it unappealing. That's why the glass is so heavily tinted. Modders and customizers amongst us should see this as a blank canvas for making your case unique, perhaps with some artwork, etching, or other design work.
Where the H1 V2 succeeds is in its simplicity. Unlike most ITX cases, H1 users do not need to source their own riser cables, power supplies or cooling solutions. NZXT has done the hard work for you. Cable management is already done for your (for the most part), and you are unlikely to come across any compatibility issues if your check your graphics card's dimensions before buying it. Just choose a motherboard, some RAM (not crazy tall DIMMs), an SSD, a processor and a graphics card and the H1 will provide the rest.
All major shortcomings of the H1 V2 are shortcomings that are shared by all other ITX cases. This case has no space for 3.5-inch HDDs, (though two 2.5-inch drives are supported), and overclocking will be limited by the H1's compact cooling solution. That said, you should be well aware of these downsides if you are considering an ITX case, and be willing to put up with them if you have read this far.
So what about the NZXT H1 V2? We like it. Whether or not this case is for you depends on your budget, and whether or not you are willing to accept the limitations of the ITX form factor. If you want an easy to use ITX case, the H1 V2 is a great option. The H1 V2 improves itself over the original in every way that matters, and while it is a little larger than before, the V2's extra centimetre or two on each axis isn't really something that's worth complaining about.
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St Ives-Inspired Children's Literature
This article is proudly sponsored by St Ives Bookseller
Cornwall has inspired many great pieces of literature and has been the setting for many more dramatic productions. The magnificent coastline, atmospheric moors, wooded creeks, ancient villages and historic mansions all provide an ideal setting whilst the Celtic passion for storytelling remains alive in both locals and visitors alike.
In St Ives, the town's much admired light and its proximity to the coast and wild moors of Penwith has indeed attracted a variety of characters over the years – especially artists and writers. The latter have included Virginia Woolf (most memorably as an inspiration for The Waves and To the Lighthouse), Daphne Du Maurier (famous to this day for her Cornish novels Jamaica Inn, Frenchman's Creek and Rebecca) and Rosamunde Pilcher – one could say the mainstay of the regions appeal to Teutonic visitors! However, the town also has its share of children's authors and publications.
The Ingo series by Helen Dunmore
Once there was a man who fell in love with a mermaid. He swam down into the sea to be with her, and was never seen again… Sapphire's father told her that story when she was little. When he is lost at sea, she can't help but think of that old myth: she's convinced he's still alive.
Then, the following summer, Sapphy meets Faro, an enigmatic and intriguing Merboy. Diving down into Ingo, she discovers a world she never knew existed, where she must let go of all her Air thoughts and embrace the sea… But not only is Sapphy intoxicated by the Mer world, she longs to see her father once more. And she's sure she can hear him singing across the water: "I wish I was away in Ingo, Far across the briny sea…"
So begins a bewitching series of books by bestselling author Helen Dunmore. It is set in St Ives and Zennor (albeit with changed place names) and contains the most amazing descriptive writing of underwater adventures. Containing references to the legend of the Mermaid of Zennor this and the others in the series are a must for children and adults alike!
Soggy the Bear by Michael Foreman
This popular series of eight books features Soggy, a bear who is lost and then rescued from the sea by the author, former master mariner Phil Moran. On turning 70, Phil and long-term friend and illustrator Michael Foreman decided to collaborate and the result is a perennial favourite with visitors and locals alike. If you walk past the Lifeboat House, along Pedn Olva Walk you will see Phil's white balcony and if you're very lucky, may spot Soggy or a couple of his friends to wave at!
St Ives Bookseller has a section dedicated to children's literature – Nick Pumphrey
Dolphin boy by Michael Foreman
Michael has been a resident and lover of the town for a number of years. His other locally-based books include Cat on the Hill, Saving Sinbad, Dolphin Boy and he also illustrated the beautiful story of The Sandhorse by Ann Turnbull. His recently re-published collaboration Cornish Tales is comprised of local myths and legends originally collected in the nineteenth century and features the famous Legend of the Mermaid of Zennor.
Haunt Me by Liz Kessler
Liz lives locally and though her Emily Windsnap series may not be specifically set in the town, its mermaid theme is definitely at home in West Cornwall. She has also authored and co-authored various early readers, which are based on local animals (her own pirate dog Poppy as well as the ponies of Lelant's Old Mill Stables to name a couple) and her latest Haunt Me takes its inspiration from a spell staying in one of the town's spooky houses!
The Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber
This modern classic is a retelling of a yuletide tradition based in the neighbouring village of Mousehole, but it really merited an inclusion! It portrays the origins of Tom Bawcock's Eve from the perspective of the fisherman's cat Mowzer and their battle to feed the villagers during a stormswept December.
St Ives Bookseller window display around Christmas time Nick Pumphrey
Mabecron Books
Many of the locally set picture books, which you will see in the bookshop's windows are published by Mabecron Books – this is the publishing arm of the company which owns the St Ives Bookseller and over the last few years has succeeded in filling a niche in beautifully produced Cornish picture books. These include the Soggy series, Cornish Tales (again illustrated by Michael Foreman) and The Lonely Sea Dragon by Helen Dunmore. The latter is the third collaboration with illustrator Rebecca Cobb whose breakout work with the publisher has led to working alongside authors such as Julia Donaldson as well as penning her own picture books.
Other books of note set locally include Lauren St John's Dead Man's Cove, poet Ann Kelley's 'Gussie' series and Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising quintet.
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Communities living in Northern Philippines are slowly picking up their lives one week after Super Typhoon Haima swept through the provinces in Luzon, causing widespread damage, flooding and landslides which blocked access to municipalities like Rizal and Kabugao.
As the rain begins to ease and the strong winds fade, residents living in the typhoon-hit areas are using the lull in the weather to salvage what they can to rebuild their damaged homes.
Nestor Binuloc, 55, had to walk for an hour to the nearest hardware store to purchase roofing sheets to repair the ones damaged in the typhoon.
"I need to take advantage of this good weather so that I can repair my roof properly," he says. A carpenter and farmer by profession, Binuloc aims to finish repairing his roof before going to the fields to check on his crops.
"I am sure that my crops are completely damaged by the storm, but I'll try to salvage what I can," he says.
As of 24 October, damage to agriculture in the affected areas are estimated to be 1 billion Philippine Pesos (around 20 million US dollars). Corn and rice fields have taken the full brunt of the typhoon's impact. In the province of Isabela, initial reports reveal that 100 per cent of the crops have been damaged due to the floods.
Watson Agsayang, a 42-year-old farmer, explains that a normal harvest usually yields 50 sacks of rice grains, which he can sell in the market at 20 Philippine Pesos (0.40 US cents) per kilogram. With a family of five to feed, the farmer normally sets aside 30 sacks of rice to sustain them until the next harvest, and sell the other 20 sacks. Now, after visiting his rice fields, Watson says his harvest has been severely affected.
The livelihood of many farmers like Watson have been crippled by their ruined crops. In some provinces with high-value crops, like in the town of Cabateyan in the Apayao province, residents struggle to pick up after the storm, which also damaged their irrigation systems.
Lilia Pico, a 55-year-old government volunteer, makes a living selling seasonal fruits like lanzones, rambutan, and high value crops like coffee beans in the market. Most of the fruit and coffee bean trees she had planted seven years ago were only starting to yield their harvests when Haima's winds toppled them.
"As a government volunteer, I don't get paid as much as I'd like to, so I get my extra income from my fruit trees," says Lilia. "Now they're all gone." As Lilia looks sadly at her fallen fruit trees, she says she has no choice but to plant again. In the meantime, she will have to find another way to earn extra income.
Haima is the third typhoon to hit Northern Philippines in just a span of three weeks after typhoon Meranti (Ferdie) and typhoon Sarika (Karen). Earlier in the week, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency appeal for 3 million Swiss francs (3 million US dollars) to support the Philippine Red Cross in delivering assistance to 20,000 people affected by Typhoon Haima over a period of ten months.
Philippine Red Cross volunteers have been mobilized to the affected areas to provide hot meals and distribute relief items like tarpaulins, plastic mats, mosquito nets, blankets, jerry cans and hygiene kits. The Red Cross is also helping to clear the debris left behind in the storm, and providing psychosocial support for communities struggling with the recovery.


As a college student, having food in your house or dorm is always good; it provides you with the accessibility to eat whenever you want and the opportunity for your palate to explore other foods without having to dine out at expensive restaurants.
When I first moved into my dorm room at college, I was so excited to have a mini fridge but had no idea what to actually put inside of it. Of course, I could have tried to stack 24 water bottles underneath the little freezer and along the tiny door, but it seemed like a waste of electricity and space. So, I decided to stock my mini fridge with bits of healthy snacks–and it was an excellent decision.
While I'm certainly not a nutritionist or a doctor, here's my list 6 foods every college student should keep in their fridge, accompanied by a completely arbitrary ★ scoring system.
Health Benefits: ★★★★★ | 105 calories + rich in Potassium (422 mg) and also high in Vitamin C and B-6.
Flexibility: ★★★★ | Can be eaten with a slew of other dorm foods, like peanut butter, jam, yogurt, and cereal.
Durability: ★ | They can last up to 2-9 days refrigerated. They can be squished rather easily.
Health Benefits: ★★★ | Rich in fiber and protein that help your digestive system, as well as vitamins and minerals that help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Flexibility: ★★★★★ | Can be eaten with crackers, pretzels, chips, veggies, on bagels, and almost anything else you can think of.
Durability: ★★ | In the fridge, it can last for up to 10 days unopened. In the freezer, it's good for 6-8 months.
Health Benefits: ★★ ★★| High in calcium and Vitamin D, which is good for bone health. Has amino acids that moisturize skin. High in protein for muscle growth.
Flexibility: ★★★★ | Can be used in baked goods/desserts, for cereal, to combine in other drinks, and are wonderful when dipped in cookies.
Health Benefits: ★★★ | Contains "good fats" that help keep your heart healthy, as well as vitamins that are good for your eyes and bones.
Flexibility: ★★★★ | Can be used in salads, on a sandwich, or just eaten by themselves.
Durability: ★ | Must always be refrigerated. Lasts for about 5 days, but are sturdy.
Health Benefits: ★★★★ | High in potassium, protein, and fiber. Has healthy fats and is good for your heart.
Flexibility: ★★★ | Can be used for sandwiches, to dip in, as a healthy baking substitute and as an ingredient in shakes/recipes.
Health Benefits: ★★★★★ | High in fiber, high in antioxidants, satisfy hunger, prevent heart disease and lower cholesterol.
Flexibility: ★★★★★ | They can be used for baked goods, dipped into caramel and other sweets, put into pancakes, can be made into apple sauce, and can made into a variety of different drinks.
What I didn't mention but is also good to have on hand: cheese, carrot sticks, and yogurt. And if you're a true upstate New Yorker, don't forget the 100% pure maple syrup to use on your pancakes and in coffee!
Your experience in storing food in the mini fridge is very interesting.
I think the first values we need to give the eating habits to the students. Fast food culture is damaging the health of our future.
I think fruit is important for students all the time.
What a great list of foods. It's nice that these are also compact and easy to store for college kids.
Your experience in storing food in the mini fridge is very interesting. It is a way of saving but still be able to get the food you want. Having a mini fridge is a practical way for students in the dorm. I never did like it when I was a student.


Unforgettable and remarkable… Beejay Sax Live 2018.
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Glory to God Almighty who made it possible, for the love, support and prayers from everybody and to a wonder team whose relentless efforts brought the Beejay Sax live dream to reality.


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A hernia occurs when tissue bulges through a weak area or a hole in the abdominal (belly) wall. An "inguinal" hernia happens in the groin or scrotum and usually requires surgery. At Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, our surgeons perform this repair using advancements that lessen the chance of a hernia returning and decrease the possibility of traditional surgery. Patients experience less pain and a shorter hospital stay.
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European efforts to pressure Gambia over its new anti-gay law could be undermined as the tiny West African nation turns to Gulf Arab donors for aid. The move calls into question the effectiveness of holding up aid to sway governments on their human rights policies, experts said, especially as African states with rights violations increasingly draw on non-Western donors to make up for lost development funding.
The European Union is currently debating whether to block 150 million euros ($186 million) in development aid to Gambia after cutting off 13 million euros of funding to the country last week. An EU spokesperson said the decision to cut off aid was attributed to a lack of progress on human rights concerns, Reuters reported.
These concerns stem from the recent crackdown undertaken by the government of Gambian President Yahya Jammeh against the country's LGBT community. In October, the leader signed a law that would punish people with life in prison for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality." Since then, state security forces have begun imprisoning people suspected of being gay, according to Amnesty International.
Gambia is heavily reliant on foreign aid to fill gaps in its balance of payments, reported the BBC. As the EU is country's biggest development assistance partner, the loss of funding would be a major blow to the Jammeh government. But, following condemnation from European states in November, Jammeh made a high-profile trip to Qatar, from which he secured two economic cooperation agreements funding transport and agricultural development and a pledge to expand economic ties, according to the Gulf Times. Shortly after, the president cut off dialogue with the EU. Gambia also continues to receive economic support from Kuwait, which has pledged more than $80 million over the past two decades, according to Reuters, which noted that Western diplomats were concerned over the shift in aid.
This shift should have Western governments concerned, according to Diamond. "The very idea that there are dynamic, resourceful sources of influence in the world other than Western countries that these countries can look to for funding diminishes the influence of the West," he said.
Jammeh may be taking his own response to sanctions from the Mugabe model, but the involvement of Gulf donors has fueled security concerns among some Western diplomats. "West Africa has a large, impressionable youth population that have no access to jobs. Their loyalty might be bought through aid, sometimes by those sympathetic to the Islamification of the region," one Western diplomat told Reuters.
With northern European states pressing for sanctions on Gambia, the bloc's ability to productively address Gambia's rights issues could continue to diminish. "There's always a question about the effect of sanctions," said Campbell. "What seems to be clear is that sanctions that are highly targeted can be effective. Blanket sanctions less so." According to him, Gambia's tourism industry, which makes up about 20 percent of its gross domestic product, would take the most direct hit with many European vacationers likely to avoid the country over the sanctions.


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Many Estate Agents will tell you that the three most important things when buying a home are the location, the location and the location. You can change almost everything in the house, but you can't change the neighbourhood and neighbours and the area. When you're house hunting, you need to consider the home's proximity to work, the charm of the neighbourhood, how the home is situated, ease of access, noise from neighbours, traffic, and pets, as well as access to parks, shopping, schools, and public transportation.
You might think that you want four bedrooms and four bathrooms but do you need them? While A large house can give you the room you've always wished for a study or a games room, but you'll have to pay more for heating bills, and you'll have higher taxes. It will also mean buying more furniture to fill it and spending money to decorate it.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? Only look at homes that meet those criteria because it would be a shame to fall in love with a cosy, charming cottage that isn't big enough. If you're looking at something that you know you might want to extend in the future then make sure you consult an architect who can advise you on space planning, lot usage, and city regulations before you commit to anything.
If the kitchen is the heart of your home, don't settle for a house with a kitchen that won't work for you and your family. You can always get a new kitchen, but it is costly. Don't worry about appliances because they can be easily replaced but check if you can you replace cabinet faces and countertops? Will you be able to do an inexpensive makeover and will it be sufficient for you?
Older houses often don't have a lot of storage space. If you have lots of sports equipment, out-of-season clothes, holiday decorations, kids toys, etc., make sure you know where this will fit in your new home. More modern homes tend to have big closets and lots of storage, and you can always add more storage space if you need to, but you might have to sacrifice some living area to do this.
Do you want a bright sunny room or do you prefer your privacy? When you look around potential houses, have the light and sunshine in mind, also look at where electrical outlets and fixtures are and how they will accommodate your lighting needs. You can add the ideal light fittings when you move in, but it's still nice to see how it would all look like beforehand.


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Believe it or not, eating contests are more than seeing who can eat the most the fastest at the county fair. Major League Eating, much in the way Major League Baseball regulates baseball, is an actual organization that oversees professional eating contests nationwide. These contests take place during festivals around the country, celebrating heritage, food and culture. While you might not be on stage eating, stop by these festivals on your next trip to check out some of the country's best eaters.
The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog slogan asserts "This is the original," and it's true. Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest is the Super Bowl of eating competitions. The hot dog company has been serving up classic style hot dogs since 1916 and hosting the famous contest since 1972. Legend has it the contest began when four immigrants had an eating contest to prove who was more patriotic. The legacy continues as the competition takes place annually on the Fourth of July weekend. Since then, after many attempts by professsonal eaters, Joey Chestnut claimed the world record by eating 68 hot dogs in 2009, only to trump it again four years later with 69 hot dogs. By the way, that's some 24,000 calories each time. While you might think this display is unnecessarily wasteful, the festival donates $10,000 to the Food Bank for New York City to help feed the hungry.
On his hometown turf, Matthew Stonie earned the title of "Chacho's Taco Champion." Chacho's restaurant is a San Jose favorite and the festival reflects the fun, music-loving culture of its regulars. The restaurant opens the fest to taco trucks, musicians, and of course, hungry patrons.
Which type of wing do you think has more meat? You'd be surprised. The so-called "flat" (the wing with two bones and meat in the middle) actually has a higher meat-to-weight ratio than a drumstick. Professional eaters know these facts. Joey Chestnut (pictured), whose nickname is "Jaws," tears apart the chicken wings, just as he does the dishes at many other contests worldwide. He can eat at a speed of 18.4 wings a minute—the winner takes home $8,500. Making money, eating wings, sounds nice, doesn't it?
All-you-can-eat restaurants beware: Joey Chestnut might give you a run for your money. Chestnut essentially ate 64 typical gyoza appetizers during the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship. But gyoza is more than just the soft meat-and-veggie-filled dumpling we know and love: It's part of the Japanese culture that's celebrated during the Nisei Week Japanese Festival which raises money to support Japanese American Cultural foundations.
Houston's own Niko Niko's Greek restaurant has been a local favorite since the day it opened in 1977, and its Niko Niko's World Gyro Championship takes place during the Houston Annual Greek Fest, a celebration of Greek food, dancing, and culture since 1994. A Greek specialty, the gyro is roasted meat wrapped in pita bread, usually with some tomato, onion and Greek sauce.
Record: Sonya Thomas with 46 dozen oysters in ten minutes in 2014.
New Orleans celebrates its oyster pride annually at the New Orleans Oyster Festival. Acme Oyster House and other restaurants from around the city come together to show the country the importance of the Louisiana Gulf Oyster and to fundraise to keep the coast thriving.
Even the undead need to eat, right? The Zombie Pub Crawl is the largest gathering of "zombies"—who are actually partygoers in costume—in the world and they're hungry. But don't worry: The "brains" are actually pork.
Mom might've wanted you to finish your vegetables at dinner, but did she mean for you to eat 13 pounds of it? The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival honors the vegetable with live music, celebrity chefs, and plenty of asparagus. The asparagus surplus comes from the perfect growing conditions of the San Joaquin River Delta wetlands, making the Stockton area one of the country's biggest producers of the stuff.
The race to eat slugburgers is anything but sluggish. Competitors grab burger after burger, each a deep-fried patty made from beef and soy meal, mustard, onions and pickles. The ingredients were tossed together by the slugburger creator John Weeks and were oringinally called "Weeksburgers." Back when Weeks first brought the burgers to Corinth from Chicago in 1917, they sold for just a nickel. In Mississippi at the time, "slug" was slang for nickel and the name "slugburger" stuck.
Finally, a challenge any eater can take on—even you. The Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant charges $72 for each steak, but if you eat every bite, the money is refunded and you get the glory. Molly Shuyler, a mother of four, weighs 120 pounds yet she still managed to consume 13.5 pounds of meat, three baked potatoes, three shrimp cocktails, three salads, and three buttered rolls. And she did it all In 20 minutes. Do you have the courage to road trip to Texas for the challenge?


Bratton Clovelly Festival is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation aimed at promoting music and art in the parish of Bratton Clovelly and surrounding areas. The Bratton Clovelly Festival team consists of a group of local people enthusiastic about our wonderful rural location, about music and art of all kinds and with an ambition to bring these all together, making the most of our great venues.
There's a rolling programme of events throughout the year, including classical, folk, world music, jazz and interesting fusions, as well as art exhibitions, food events and a Ceilidh – see Events page for upcoming events. There are also sponsored events for children and young people, made possible through the generosity of local trusts. All these events are managed and supported by local volunteers and many are offered and underwritten by members of our community.
In 2017, the programme features high profile performers from across the country, but with the emphasis still on the considerable talent here in the South West. The music programme ranges from early music to jazz and classical and includes vocal and instrumental ensembles. The art programme draws on both historic and contemporary art, hosted in a variety of unique local houses and gardens. We're confident that there's something for everyone.
Please keep an eye on our events page to see what's on offer. We're sure there'll be something to interest everybody.
If you'd like to know more about what we're planning or you would like to get involved as a performer, a business or volunteer, you can contact us using this form or phone: 07813 499740.


A Rhode Island community leader is in hot water after going too far to promote a cold weather program.
It sounds like a great program: Encouraging teenagers to sign up to volunteer to shovel sidewalks for elderly neighbors.
But the woman created the program controversy with the press conference she used to announce it.


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 Everything Sucks (Descendents album)
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 Everything Sucks (Princess Nokia album)
 Everything Sucks!, 2018 Netflix TV series
 Everything Sucks, a book by Hannah Friedman
 "Everything Sucks", a song by Dope on the album Felons and Revolutionaries
 "Everything Sucks", a song by Simple Plan on the album Taking One for the Team
 "Everything Sucks (When You're Gone)", a song by MxPx on the album Before Everything & After

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Midas Gold owns the world class Stibnite Gold Project, located in a historic mining district in central Idaho. In 2014, an independent Pre-feasibilty Study demonstrated potential for a large-scale, long-life, low-cost open pit gold mine that stands out from its peers. The Company filed its Plan of Restoration and Operations in September 2016 which has launched the formal permitting process for mine development. Well funded and with a multi-million ounce high-grade open-pit gold reserve, important antimony credits and significant room for further growth, the Stibnite Gold Project is one of North America's premier development stories.
For us, "restore the site" means breathing new life into a historic mining district. We have the opportunity to take an area damaged by 100 years of mining and improve the environment including water quality, wildlife habitat, fisheries and vegetation, while also bringing new jobs to the community and helping grow Idaho's economy. The Stibnite Gold Project is unlike any other mining project. We have located a world-class deposit of gold and antimony in an area in need of serious environmental repair. Our project can help the environment and leave the area better than it is today.
We can correct the damage of the past.
The Stibnite Gold Project site has a long history of mining. A lot has changed since the first miners found the site more than a century ago. Today, we understand the environmental sensitivities of the area and have increasingly high standards guiding our work. In fact, with restoration as our goal, we can use mining to rewrite the site's legacy.
We care deeply about Valley County and the people that call it home. Since the very beginning we have worked closely with our neighbors to make sure we are designing the best project possible. Take a look to see what Idahoans think about the environmental, economic and community benefits the Stibnite Gold Project will bring to the area.